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Kung Pao chicken vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kung Pao chicken and Brussels sprout?

  • Kung Pao chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 136% more.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +78.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.07

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1201.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1201.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +188.8%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Water +15%
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +188.8%
Contains more Fats +2226.7%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9347.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4966.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.352 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
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Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9347.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4966.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +304.3%
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +72.2%
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +304.3%
Contains more Glucose +28.6%
Contains more Fructose +72.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Brussels sprout
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 5.15g Kung Pao chicken
Protein 9.76g 3.38g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 0.3g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 129kcal 43kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 3.03g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 20mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.76mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Kung Pao chicken
Phosphorus 94mg 69mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 402mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.74mg 0.42mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 8.1µg 1.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 754IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 38µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg 0.88mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.745mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.309mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.219mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.037mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg 0.12mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.132mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg 0.152mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg 0.154mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg 0.032mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.098mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg 0.155mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg 0.076mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 1.352g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g 0.023g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 153g Brussels sprout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Kung Pao chicken
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.